Haze: 16 areas with unhealthy API readings as of 8am

 

PETALING JAYA: A total of 16 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8am on Thursday (Oct 22) with Nilai in Negri Sembilan recording the highest reading at 162.

According to the Environment Department’s Air Pollutant Index of Malaysia (APIMS) portal, in Bukit Rambai, Melaka the reading was at 160, with Bandaraya Melaka at 148, and Alor Gajah at 101.

Five areas in Selangor also recorded unhealthy API readings, namely Klang (156), Johan Setia (155), Petaling Jaya (153), Shah Alam (152) and Banting (136)

In the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, three areas recorded unhealthy API readings with Batu Muda at 152, Cheras (143) and Putrajaya (141)

In Negri Sembilan two more areas recorded unhealthy API readings, Seremban (156) and Port Dickson (151).

In Johor, Tangkak recorded unhealthy API reading at 153, and Pasir Gudang at 109.

A total of 49 areas recorded moderate API readings, while three recorded good readings.

API readings of zero to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and readings above 300 hazardous. - Star